Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club Bulletin
April 2026
We Will Be Doing A Zoom Meeting April 4
Members To Get Email Invite Visitors Will Need To Contact Webmaster For Zoom Login Information.
The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club normally meet at 3:00 PM on the first Saturday of the month.
This Months Meeting Agenda
- Avocado Festival, Briefing.
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Renewals
| Name | Call | Date Expires | |
| Second Notice | |||
| Seals, Kenneth | K6KT | 2/28/2026 | |
| First Notice | |||
| Stubbs, Charles | KK6OBH | 3/31/2026 | |
| Rotondi, John | W6JBR | 3/31/2026 | |
| Rasp, Frederick | KN6YDQ | 3/31/2026 | |
| Elliott, Dwayne | K6PLS | 3/31/2026 |
Upcoming Local & Community Events
- Sunday, April 19, 2026, Avocado Festival
- May 30, 2026, ARES Activity Day
- June 27 – 28, 2026, Field Day
Upcoming ARES & Community Events
Join ARES or, more information. www.sdgares.net/
- April 10-12 DX Convention @ Santa Maria https://www.socalcontestclub.org/SantaMaria2026/
- April 11, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum (hospital drill prep)
- April 11, 2026 Hams support Oriflamme Canyon 50K near Mt Laguna
- April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) ARES members support SD County FSE Earthquake & Hospital Exercise
- May 1, 2026 (Friday) Hams support SD100 Mile Run near Mt Laguna
- May 9, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum (hospital drill recap)
- May 16, 2026 General Upgrade Class (contact [email protected] for info)
- May 30, 2026 ARES Activity Day
Cram Classes: the 2026 schedule of Technician Class License and General Class License Workshops will be published after details such as room reservations and VE teams are locked in. To inquire about the 2026 cram class schedule, contact [email protected] for info or to be placed on the “notify” list. If you are ready to test and do not need a cram class, browse hamstudy.org/sessions to find a remote exam or in-person exam near you.
News & Views
de KC6MIE
FALLBROOK 10 METER NET Every Wednesday evening 7:30pm 28.340 USB Ruben KD6CWI Net control Join the group for a good rag chew.
de KJ6UMY
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de KC6MIE
SDGARES ACTIVITY DAY MAY 30, 2026
Put the date on your calendar, location has not been determined yet. I would like to get feedback on our last location. I thought it worked out well and the only thing I would recommend would be to do a site plan or at least discuss where the antennas will be set up. Wire antennas along the perimeter, verticals more toward center for parking lot safety.
So it’s a good time to think about what you may want to try. I would love to have GTRC and the Valley Center Club participate in their areas as well.
A lot to think about and let’s hear some thoughts about our last location etc.
73 de Kc6mie
de WF6L
Article in the latest ARRL National Contest Journal
My son, Phil Leonelli JR (WM6Y), published an article in the latest ARRL National Contest Journal available to ARRL members online:
arrl.org
The article titled “From FT8 to CW: A Modern Path Back To Morse Code” tells the story of Phil’s introduction to the digital mode FT8, and his journey back to learning the operating techniques of CW during his SOTA/POTA expedition to the Channel Islands off the coast of LA. The article can also be found in the February 2026 issue of CW OPS newsletter (https://cwops.org/solid-copy-2026/)
Phil Leonelli Jr. (WM6Y) is the son of Phil WF6L. He was originally from Fallbrook, but now lives and works in the Mission Hills area of San Diego. Occasionally operates CW and FT8 remote from his father’s ham shack in Fallbrook.
de W6VR
Canada to Shut Down Its VHF Weather Radio Service – Radio World
de KG6HSQ
The Hidden Reason Screwdriver Handles Look Like This
How to Crimp Open Barrel Terminals (Step by Step, Close Up)
What Are Supercapacitors and Why They Matter?
AD7LN – “Elmer Time” Let’s build a 2 Meter VHF Quagi- High gain directional antenna.
Why Are Almost All Circuit Boards Green?
The Psychology of People Who Know How To Work On Cars
The Psychology of People Who Would Rather Fix Than Replace
Meeting Minutes
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club
Zoom Online
March 7, 2026
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, called the meeting to order at 1504 hrs.
The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Ron, KG6HSQ.
The following financial report was presented by Brent, KJ6UMY:
| Checking Balance January 31, 2026 | $8,041.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance January 31, 2026 | $434.81 |
| Total | 8,476.30 |
FEBRUARY INCOME | |
| Membership Dues |
$100.00
|
| Total | $100.00 |
FEBRUARY EXPENSES |
|
| DMV Trailer Renewal |
$10.00
|
| Club Insurance |
$200.00
|
| Total | $210.00 |
PETTY CASH |
|
| Petty Cash Balance January 31, 2026 | $434.81 |
| February Additions | $0.00 |
| Total | $434.81 |
| Checking Balance February 28, 2026 | $7,931.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance February 28, 2026 | $434.81 |
| Total | $8,366.30 |
Ron, KG6HSQ, commented that he has expenses to submit.
Ron, KG6HSQ, advised that the Fallbrook Avocado Festival is coming up next month. He display an AI generated poster for the event.
Ron, KG6HSQ, displayed the results to the last simplex text on 145.555. The next test will use the 2M repeater output frequency. For those on HTs, outside is better and location may determine who you can talk to.
Ron, KG6HSQ, gave a presentation on equipment need for emergency preparedness. A discussion followed on the advantages of various equipments. Have equipment, know how to operate it, study Fallbrook for navigation, communicate using Nato phonetic alphabet and use ABC, accuracy, brevity,
clarity, prepare with gas tank half-full, a GoBag, writing paper, pens and pencils. Ron showed an ICS-213 message form and took a tour of local HPWREN and ALERTCalifornia cameras.
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1625 hrs.